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But some who attended Starmer’s speech said kicking out the man who led them to victory in 2024 would be counterproductive.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026 -
But some who attended Starmer's speech said kicking out the man who led them to victory in 2024 would be counterproductive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The Knights’ highlighted their effort by throwing out a runner at the plate in the second inning.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Murakami is working on a two-year, $34 million deal, and in an era when some teams try to lock up young talent with long and lucrative contract extensions, a 25-game sample size is a little too small for Getz to start throwing out more years and dollars.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reserve funds, the shortfall was closed by eliminating 114 vacant jobs, adjusting contracts among other things.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Their total of 20 league goals conceded from set pieces (excluding penalties) across the season was their highest figure of the Premier League era.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Cruz-Cantwell bill contemplates limiting college sports eligibility to five years and excluding former pros, including those who played abroad.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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“Running out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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